Lead Electrical Engineer

LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Job Location: Adelaide, SA or Melbourne, Vic

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team within JORN Capability Line Of Buisness.

This role can be performed from either Adelaide or Melbourne.

The Lead Electrical Engineer will play a key role in the development, refinement, and improvement of products, components, electrical systems across cross-functional stream and teams.

You will be responsible for the design and development of electrical systems and/ or equipment in accordance with contractual and Company requirements to achieve required business performance. This will involve the design, development and implementation of electrical systems and/ or equipment, including interconnection and integration related to the system and/ or equipment, installing and managing the system and/ or equipment against technical, schedule and cost goals

Core Duties:

• Analyse product performance and identify opportunities for improvement in functionality, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and quality
• Conduct engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drive design reviews of Electrical systems, sub-system and engineering cross-domain interfaces
• Investigate technical issues, root causes, and product failures, and implement corrective actions where required
• Support prototype builds, testing programs, and product verification and validation activities
• Develop electrical candidate solutions against requirements including their optimisation and present the solution in design reviews
• Undertake engineering activities within own competence without day-to-day guidance or supervision, including liaison with customers and suppliers as appropriate

About You

• Demonstrated experience within the Electrical engineering discipline
• Electrical engineering degree qualified, satisfying the requirements for membership of the institute of Engineers Australia
• Meets requirements for registration as Chartered Engineer and preferably be a member of a professional body
• Experience in developing electrical equipment designs, participation in design reviews, undertaking typical design analyses and implementation of electrical/ electronic solutions, its integration, validation and qualification testing
• Ability to work with teams located in several Geographic location and occasional travel requirement interstate based on project/product needs

JORN – Jindalee Operational Radar Network

The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a connected series of three remote over-the-horizon radars (OTHR) located in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The state-of-the-art defence system provides wide-area surveillance at ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres and plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief and rescue operations

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information